Santafiora Ostrea sandstone
Sandstone · Italy
A cluster of white and yellow fossil shells stands out against the pinkish brown background in the Santafiora Ostrea sandstone photo. It is a matte, porous sandstone. Its most solid uses are facades, walls and exterior paving.
- TypeSandstone
- ColorBrown
- OriginItaly
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What Santafiora Ostrea Sandstone Looks Like
Almost the entire slab in the photo is a plain pinkish brown background. In the upper right corner, yellow and white fossil shells group together: that high contrast concentrates the whole pattern of the slab. Pinkish brown, ocher yellow, white and gray complete the palette. The whole surface is matte, with no shine. Variation within the slab is marked: it moves from the plain background to the cluster of shells. Every slab is different: the one for your project is chosen from photos of the slabs available.
- BackgroundPinkish brown
- PatternFossiliferous
- ContrastHigh
- Variation in the slabMarked
Where Can You Use Santafiora Ostrea Sandstone?
- OutdoorsWhere it belongs: facades, walls and exterior paving
- WallsInside or out; the fossil pattern stands out against the plain background
- Interior floorsSealed indoors; best results outdoors
- BathroomsSecondary: sealed walls, low-use pieces
- TablesGentle use, always sealed; it is porous
- KitchenNot for countertops: sandstone absorbs grease
- ScratchesMedium
- StainsLow, it is porous
- AcidsVariable
For facades and walls, the honed finish keeps the matte look. On exterior floors, sandblasting or bush-hammering leaves the face rougher; matte sandstone hardly slips.
Finishes of Santafiora Ostrea Sandstone
No finish gives this sandstone a mirror shine; what changes from one to the next is the texture your hand feels.
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Honed
It refines the surface and leaves an even touch; the finish stays matte.
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Brushed
Brushes that soften the face and leave a firm, regular touch.
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Sandblasted
Sand under pressure makes the face rougher: the one for exterior floors.
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Bush-hammered
Hammer-point blows: the most marked texture, made for outdoors.
Technical specifications
| Type | Sandstone |
|---|---|
| Color | Brown |
| Origin | Italy |
| Pattern | Fossiliferous |
| Common finishes | Honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered |
| Works best in | Outdoors, walls |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
Other Santafiora selections
In the photos, Ostrea carries fossil shells over a pinkish brown background; Brown, mauve with almost no pattern; Fiorita, beige with a fine crackle; Havana, cream with golden clouds; Venata, beige with dune waves.
How Much Does Santafiora Ostrea Sandstone Cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Santafiora Ostrea Sandstone at Home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
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Questions About Santafiora Ostrea Sandstone
Do the fossil shells show across the whole slab?
No: in the photo, they cluster in one corner and the rest of the background stays plain. With a pattern this concentrated, it pays to choose the exact piece. Before you buy, we send photos of the slabs available for your order.
How do I tell Santafiora Ostrea from Santafiora Venata?
By the pattern. In its photo, Venata is sandy beige with soft waves, like dunes. In its own, Ostrea gathers the fossil shells in one corner over an almost plain pinkish brown background.
Can I use Santafiora Ostrea sandstone on a floor?
Yes, though indoors it always goes in sealed, because sandstone absorbs water. It performs best outdoors, on facades, walls and exterior floors.
What care does Santafiora Ostrea need?
Sealer indoors, because the stone absorbs water and grease. Outdoors, water and a soft brush are enough; never a high-pressure washer.
Can Santafiora Ostrea sandstone be shipped to my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and its CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region.